The Geography Curriculum:                     

Updated: September 2026

The National Curriculum for geography aims to ensure that all pupils: develop contextual knowledge of the location of globally significant places – both terrestrial and marine – including their defining physical and human characteristics and how these provide a geographical context for understanding the actions of processes, understand the processes that give rise to key physical and human geographical features of the world, how these are interdependent and how they bring about spatial variation and change over time, are competent in the geographical skills needed to: collect, analyse and communicate with a range of data gathered through experiences of fieldwork that deepen their understanding of geographical processes, interpret a range of sources of geographical information, including maps, diagrams, globes, aerial photographs and Geographical Information Systems (GIS), communicate geographical information in a variety of ways, including through maps, numerical and quantitative skills and writing at length.

Sustainability and Eco-Schools

Geography has a strong link to sustainability and provides pupils with opportunities to understand how people interact with and impact the environment. Sustainability is woven throughout the geography curriculum, with pupils exploring issues such as climate change, environmental responsibility, natural resources, biodiversity and the impact of human activity. Geography lessons provide opportunities to contribute to and develop the work of our Eco-Schools programme, with questions, discussions and practical projects linked to geographical learning. This enables pupils to apply their geographical knowledge to real-world environmental issues, develop a sense of responsibility for their local and global environment, and understand how sustainable choices can help protect the planet for future generations. This strong commitment to sustainability is reflected in the school achieving the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award with Distinction in 2026.